How Much Do Wedding Flowers Cost?

October 5, 2017

The loving attention to detail that brides and florists put into wedding flowers adds a magical touch to the big day. The first step in floral planning is determining a wedding flower budget. We talked to wedding planners and florists to answer the question “How much do wedding flowers cost?” Read on to better understand the average cost of wedding flowers, complete with floral budgets from real brides and expert tips on how to save big on flowers.

The Average Cost of Wedding Flowers

The average cost of wedding flowers can vary widely, depending on how many flowers you need, the types of flowers you choose, and whether or not they’re in season. Though no wedding flower cost is set in stone, we talked to a few florists that provided a range brides can expect certain floral items to cost.

Bridal bouquet: $150–$350

Bridesmaid bouquet: $65–$125

Boutonniere: $24–$45

Pin-on corsage: $32–$48

Wrist corsage: $48–$65

Reception flowers: $75–$250

Flower girl petals: $65 per bag

Altar flowers: $75–$500

Arrangement next to sign-in book: $150–$250

Arrangement next to place cards: $65–$125

Head table centerpiece: $65–$150

Sweetheart table garland: $12–$45 per foot

Guest table centerpiece: $75–$400

Cake flowers: $25–$150

Flower crown: $45–$125

Sometimes flower budgets can go as high as $75,000. We recommend allotting 10 percent of your overall budget to flowers as a good rule of thumb, adding that a budget of $3,000 is enough to make for a beautiful display. As an average, most brides spend between $6,000 and $11,000 on wedding flowers.